Royal Faction of Nepal

The Royal Faction was a conservative faction of Nepalese politics that existed from 1768 to 1936. The party was founded by supporters of the ruling monarchy of the Kingdom of Nepal, and it represented the majority of the Nepalese population. The Royal Faction sought to preserve the powers of the absolute monarchy and continue Nepalese isolationism, as it supported a state-run economy protected by tariffs, the preservation of the dominance of Hindu Nepalis in society, and a strong military. Due to strong popular support for the monarchy, the party remained powerful for centuries.